Thousands of teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers have camped out at the Wisconsin Capitol, protesting Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s efforts to reduce their take-home pay — by increasing their contribution to their pension plans and health care benefits — and restrict their collective bargaining rights.

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Opinion: Why U.S. teachers are enraged

It’s been a busy year for news events around the world and you have helped to tell many of the big stories. In this round up of 2010, our reporter Nick Davis looks back at the contribution from our BBC News audience.

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Stories of 2010 by the BBC News audience

An interview with the lensman behind “Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking” The lead lensman and photo editor behind the forthcoming book ” Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking ,” photographer Ryan Matthew Smith captures food and drink with a keen eye for composition, detail and delectability. In a recent interview with Feature Shoot , Smith discusses the making of the 2,400-page tome and his contribution to making the book renowned chef Ferran Adri

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is pleased with the contribution of Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere in the 5-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Wenger hails Fabregas & Wilshere

Comedian Billy Connolly is nominated for the Freedom of Glasgow award for his contribution to the arts and charity.

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Big Yin being given Freedom of Glasgow